Samsung A5 Manual

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Split screen view
1 Tap  to open the list of recently used apps.
2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap  on a recent app window.
The selected app will launch in the upper window.
3 Swipe to the left or right to select another app to launch.
You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding .  
						

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Using additional options
When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between 
the app windows to access the following options:
•	 : Switch locations between app windows.
•	 : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an 
item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window.
Some apps may not support this feature.  
						

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•	 : Minimise the window.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	 : Maximise the window.
•	 : Close the app.
Adjusting the window size
Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.
Pop-up view
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
1 On the Home screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view.     
						

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2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge.
The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.
Minimise the window.
Close the app.
Maximise the window. Drag and drop content.
Moving pop-up windows
To move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location.
Samsung account
Introduction
Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of 
Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website. Once your 
Samsung account has been registered, you can use apps provided by Samsung, without 
signing in to your account.
Create your Samsung account with your email address.
To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, visit 
account.samsung.com. For more information on Samsung accounts, open the Apps screen 
and tap 
Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts → Samsung account → Help.    
						

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Registering your Samsung account
Registering a new Samsung account
If you do not have a Samsung account, you should create one.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts → Add account.
2 Tap Samsung account → CREATE ACCOUNT.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete creating your account.
Registering an existing Samsung account
If you already have a Samsung account, register it to the device.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts → Add account.
2 Tap Samsung account.
3 Enter your email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN.
If you forget your account information, tap 
Forgotten your ID or password? You can find 
your account information when you enter the required information and security code 
displayed that is on the screen.
Removing your Samsung account
When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device, your data, such as 
contacts or events, will also be removed.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts.
2 Tap Samsung account and tap the account to remove.
3 Tap  → Remove account → REMOVE ACCOUNT → OK.
4 Enter your Samsung account password and tap REMOVE ACCOUNT.  
						

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Transferring data from your previous device
You can transfer contacts, images, and other data from a previous device to your device via 
Smart Switch or Samsung Cloud.
•	This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers.
•	Limitations apply. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for details. Samsung 
takes copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the right to 
transfer.
Transferring data via Smart Switch
Transfer data between mobile devices via Smart Switch. You can download the app from 
Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
Transferring data from a mobile device
Transfer data from your previous device to your device.
1 On the previous device, download and install Smart Switch from Play Store. Then, launch 
Smart Switch.
2 Place the devices near each other.
3 Launch Smart Switch on both devices.
4 When using this feature for the first time, tap START on your device.
5 After you select how to send data and connect your previous device to your device, 
follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from the previous device.  
						

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Transferring backup data from a computer
Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device.
1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download Smart Switch.
2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a 
program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step.
3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.
4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device. 
Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.
5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.
6 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your device.
Transferring data via Samsung Cloud
Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your 
device. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud. Refer 
to Samsung account for more information.
1 On the previous device, back up the data to your Samsung account.
2 On your device, tap Apps → Settings → Cloud and accounts → Samsung Cloud → 
Restore.
3 Tap  and select the previous device from the devices list.
4 Tick the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW.  
						

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Device and data management
Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer
Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice 
versa.
Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. 
Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.
The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub. Directly 
connect the device to the computer’s USB port.
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2 Open the notification panel, and then tap Transferring media files via USB → 
Transferring media files.
If your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), tap 
Transferring 
images
.
3 Tap ALLOW to permit the computer to access your device’s data.
When the computer recognises your device, the device will appear in My PC.
4 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Updating the device
The device can be updated to the latest software.
Updating over the air
The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) 
service.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Software update → Download updates manually.
When you tap the Download updates automatically switch to activate it, updates 
will be downloaded when the device is connected to a  Wi-Fi network.  
						

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Updating with Smart Switch
Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.
1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download and install Smart 
Switch.
2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
4 If a software update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to update the device.
•	Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is 
updating.
•	While updating the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer. 
Doing so may interfere with the update process. Before updating, disconnect all 
other media devices from the computer.
Backing up and restoring data
Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up 
your sensitive information and access it later. You must sign in to your Google or Samsung 
account to back up or restore data. Refer to Samsung account and Accounts for more 
information.
Using a Samsung account
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Backup → Back up my data 
for the Samsung account, tap the switches next to the items you want to back up to activate 
them, and then tap 
BACK UP NOW.
Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud. Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information.
To set the device to automatically back up data, tap the 
Auto back up switch to activate it.
To restore data using a Samsung account, tap 
Restore. Current data will be deleted from the 
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Using a Google account
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Backup and tap the Back up my 
data
 switch for the Google account to activate it. Tap Backup account and select an account 
as the backup account. To add the backup account, tap 
Add account.
To restore data using a Google account, tap the 
Automatic restore switch to activate it. When 
you reinstall apps, backed up settings and data will be restored.
Performing a data reset
Delete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you 
back up all important data stored on the device. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for 
more information.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → General management → Reset → Factory data reset 
→ RESET DEVICE → DELETE ALL. The device automatically restarts.
Quick connect
Introduction
Quickly search for and connect with nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or TVs, using 
the Quick connect feature.
•	If the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature, 
activate its  Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth feature before launching Quick connect on 
your device.
•	Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the 
shared content.